“They say weight is just a number. But for me it became science and hard facts. My petite frame under the 170 pounds that I became (what I weighed in my second trimester of pregnancy) was feeling it. Knee pain, hypoglycemia, shortness of breath, depression. You name it. What I thought was overnight was actually years of a journey losing myself mind, body and soul. At 51, I was told by doctors and endocrinologists, “…you just need to accept your “”NEW”” body at 170 lbs.” REALLY?! I’m 5’4” dude!?! on top of the fact that I have PTSD and anxiety!? Do you know how much I got triggered every single morning trying to squeeze into a pair of jeans, shirts, even socks, even wearing my rings, having to go out and buy yet another pair a size up to fit my ever-growing body!? I mean this really did affect me, mind body and soul! Do I also have to accept the American standard that soon after that comes type 2 diabetes and then you will help me get on track? I took matters into my own hands and made an investment in me. I lost 29 pounds in three months. After feeling completely hopeless being told by doctors and endocrinologists that I would have to deal with my new over weight body that consisted of a low thyroid (hashimotos disease/ autoimmune), celiac disease (autoimmune) and menopausal weight (equivalent to 4 full, 1 gallon jugs of water) I was ready for a change. I was out of breath just going up a flight of stairs, depressed, sleeping more than I should and feeling like I would never get back to myself. I finally invested in myself to find myself again. To feel better again. I lied to myself for years not wanting to face the facts that it really wasn’t just my entire wardrobe that spontaneously shrunk in the dryer (all at once.) 🤣 And at 35 pounds overweight who has the will to go jogging or stare at yourself in that mirror in a public gym while starting from ground zero? I didn’t want to admit that my portions of food were out of control, that I shoved food into my mouth all day, and that my self care was completely non-existent. If you ladies want to feel like yourself again, no matter your age, and want to get healthy and find your way with new hope. You can do this. Of course everyone’s journey is individual but, if you want to know how I did it, message me! With the help of CosMedix & Cryo MedSpa and the spa owner Ashley Breau I got a jumpstart on my new path to the ME I remember! And I’m feeling fabulous”!
